Featured Events

Hope & Light Cafe

Hope & Light Cafe

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Study Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Hope & Light Cafe is series of heartfelt, grace-filled gatherings centered around the hard conversations we often avoid, but desperately need.

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room. Tuesday, March 17th 2pm-4pm Ages 8-18.. Work in a group to solve puzzles before your time runs out. *Registration Required - Please speak with staff to sign up for an available time. Can you make it to 6AM?

FNAF Escape Room

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Exhibits, Film and Video, Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Program Type: Exhibits, Film and Video, Games and Game Night
Event Details:

Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria - Benbrook Location! It's your first night on the nightshift, but the building has gone on emergency lockdown. Can you get out before the system reboots at 6AM and the animatronics get...antsy? Don't worry!

Mario Kart Tournament

Mario Kart Tournament

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

3... 2... 1... Go! Join us for a Mario Kart tournament full of friendly competition and grand prizes. Bring your friends and pick your racer as we race our way through a tournament bracket.

Spring Party. Friday, March 20th. 10:30am-11:30am. Games and crafts for ages 2-7.

Spring Party

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night
Event Details:

Celebrate the emergence of spring with our Spring Party. Enjoy spring-themed arts and crafts and be prepared to have a great time playing some fun games with us!

MTG

Magic the Gathering

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Teen (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of spells, strategy, and socializing!

Neurodivergent Storytime. Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 9:30am-10:00am. Ages: 3-7.

Neurodivergent Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Other, Playgroups, Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Other, Playgroups, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 30-minute storytime is designed for neurodivergent children, ages 3-7, who are looking for an adaptive program that works with various sensory needs.

AAC Storytime. Ages 3-21. Last Saturday of every month. 10:30-11:30am.

AAC Storytime

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Science and Technology, Storytime, Workshop

Age Group:

Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Adults
Program Type: Science and Technology, Storytime, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with local Speech-Language Pathologist Laura Obuchowski to bridge the gap in inclusive communication and community spaces for kids who rely on augmentative and alternative communication.

D&D One Shot

Dungeons & Dragons - One Shot for Adults

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Kathy Ledford Meeting Room at Benbrook Public Library

Program Type:

Games and Game Night

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to roll for initiative? Join us for a Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure at the library! 

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Move & Shake Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Move & Shake Storytime

Get ready to move and have fun with this storytime.  We have shakers, scarves, bells, and sticks. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Book Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

Book Babies

Connect with your baby by singing songs, learning new finger-plays, and listening to stories at this fun program aimed at promoting early literacy. After the fun, we invite you to hang out with other caregivers while the babies play.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Discovery Lab with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (6-10)
Science and Technology
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Science and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our friends at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will be leading a class-style program on electric energy. This program is designed for up to 30 participants.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Hope & Light Cafe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness, Other
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Small Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

The Hope & Light Cafe is series of heartfelt, grace-filled gatherings centered around the hard conversations we often avoid, but desperately need.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Explore & Play

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

Explore & Play

Start the morning with open-ended free play to spark your child's imagination! We provide a variety of toys -- trucks, rockets, blocks of all kinds, tactile toys, pretend foods, and more. This moment of unstructured play fosters creativity, encourages children to explore the world in their own way, and allows children to socialize with their peers. Explore & Play also offers an opportunity for the adults to engage in meaningful play with their children and form connections with other caregivers. 

The doors will open at exactly 9:30 and we will begin to pick up at 10:00.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Fun books, songs, and crafts based on a weekly theme. Stories and crafts are aimed at children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

FNAF Escape Room

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Exhibits, Film and Video, Games and Game Night
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Program Type: Exhibits, Film and Video, Games and Game Night
Event Details:

Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria - Benbrook Location! It's your first night on the nightshift, but the building has gone on emergency lockdown. Can you get out before the system reboots at 6AM and the animatronics get...antsy? Don't worry!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Demon Slayer Watch Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the library to watch Demon Slayer, which follows teenager Tanjiro Kamado through Japan as he fights to avenge his family after being killed by a demon, only sparing his sister by turning her into a demon.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Baby Sign Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

Baby Sign Storytime

Baby Sign Storytime is designed for babies and their caregivers. Miss Haley will introduce basic sign language for your family to use to facilitate communication before your baby can speak. This program uses a basic storytime format with practical topics to support you and your baby as you both learn helpful signs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Book Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

Book Babies

Connect with your baby by singing songs, learning new finger-plays, and listening to stories at this fun program aimed at promoting early literacy. After the fun, we invite you to hang out with other caregivers while the babies play.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Tween 3D Modeling

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween (8-12)
Code Club, Computer Classes, Science and Technology
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Code Club, Computer Classes, Science and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the world of 3D modeling as well as other technologies!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Fiber Arts Social Circle

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Fiber Arts

Calling all fiber artists and crafters! Whether you knit, crochet, weave, embroider, cross stitch, quilt, needlepoint, spin, or felt—come join the Fiber Arts Social Circle at the library. This is a casual, welcoming space to connect with fellow makers, share your latest projects, and enjoy great conversation. No instruction, no pressure—just creativity and community. Bring your current work-in-progress and settle in for some cozy crafting time!

No registration required. Our classes are open to all eager crafters!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Explore & Play

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

Explore & Play

Start the morning with open-ended free play to spark your child's imagination! We provide a variety of toys -- trucks, rockets, blocks of all kinds, tactile toys, pretend foods, and more. This moment of unstructured play fosters creativity, encourages children to explore the world in their own way, and allows children to socialize with their peers. Explore & Play also offers an opportunity for the adults to engage in meaningful play with their children and form connections with other caregivers. 

The doors will open at exactly 9:30 and we will begin to pick up at 10:00.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Fun books, songs, and crafts based on a weekly theme. Stories and crafts are aimed at children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Mario Kart Tournament

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Games and Game Night
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18)
Program Type: Games and Game Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

3... 2... 1... Go! Join us for a Mario Kart tournament full of friendly competition and grand prizes. Bring your friends and pick your racer as we race our way through a tournament bracket.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Spring Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6), Elementary (6-10)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games and Game Night
Event Details:

Celebrate the emergence of spring with our Spring Party. Enjoy spring-themed arts and crafts and be prepared to have a great time playing some fun games with us!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

K-Pop Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Adults
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Age Group: Tween (8-12), Teen (13-18), Adults
Event Details:

Stans of BTS, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Enhypen, Tomorrow x Together, Black Pink, or any other group, come by the library for an afternoon of all things K-Pop. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Snapology

2:00pm–3:00pm
Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Snapology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-10), Tween (8-12)
Program Type: Snapology
Registration Required

Snapology

Snapology provides children’s enrichment at its best with STEAM learning programs that engage children from ages 5 to 14.

Snapology instructors use fun, hands-on activities to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. While children are exploring robotics, coding, and design challenges using LEGO® bricks, K’Nex, and technology, they’re building skills that will help them throughout school and their careers. To kids, it’s just fun! 

Registration for this program is required to attend. Registration will open one week before the event date.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Move & Shake Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Music, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2), Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Music, Storytime

Move & Shake Storytime

Get ready to move and have fun with this storytime.  We have shakers, scarves, bells, and sticks. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Book Babies

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (0-2)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime

Book Babies

Connect with your baby by singing songs, learning new finger-plays, and listening to stories at this fun program aimed at promoting early literacy. After the fun, we invite you to hang out with other caregivers while the babies play.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room

Explore & Play

9:30am–10:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Playgroups
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Playgroups

Explore & Play

Start the morning with open-ended free play to spark your child's imagination! We provide a variety of toys -- trucks, rockets, blocks of all kinds, tactile toys, pretend foods, and more. This moment of unstructured play fosters creativity, encourages children to explore the world in their own way, and allows children to socialize with their peers. Explore & Play also offers an opportunity for the adults to engage in meaningful play with their children and form connections with other caregivers. 

The doors will open at exactly 9:30 and we will begin to pick up at 10:00.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (2-6)
Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Fun books, songs, and crafts based on a weekly theme. Stories and crafts are aimed at children ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.

Bilingual Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool (2-6)
Spanish, Storytime
Library Branch: Benbrook Public Library
Room: Kathy Ledford Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (2-6)
Program Type: Spanish, Storytime

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime is a storytime in both English and Spanish. Attending this program is a great way to introduce your littles to different languages. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Photo Permission

Staff often take pictures during library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not want your photo used, please contact the library and the library will honor that request.